Mindfulness and Buddhist-Derived Approaches in Mental Health and Addiction (Advances in Mental Health and Addiction)

Shonin, Edo (EDT)/ Gordon, William Van (EDT)/ Griffiths, Mark D. (EDT)

Springer International Publishing AG（2016/08発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 420 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783319362779
• DDC分類 361.3

Full Description

This book provides a timely synthesis and discussion of recent developments in mindfulness research and practice within mental health and addiction domains. The book also discusses other Buddhist-derived interventions - such as loving-kindness meditation and compassion meditation - that are gaining momentum in clinical settings. It will be an essential text for researchers and mental health practitioners wishing to keep up-to-date with developments in mindfulness clinical research, as well as any professionals wishing to equip themselves with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to effectively utilize mindfulness in mental health and addiction settings.

Contents

​Understanding and Defining Mindfulness. - The Buddhist Roots of Mindfulness. - Perfecting Mindfulness Practice. -  Considerations for Using Mindfulness in Clinician-Patient Settings. - Different types of Mindfulness-Based Interventions. - Mindfulness for the Treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders. - Mindfulness for the Treatment of Schizophrenia Disorders. -Mindfulness for the Treatment of Eating Disorders. - Mindfulness and Recovery from Chemical Addictions. - Mindfulness and Recovery from Behavioral Addictions. - The Health Benefits of Mindfulness for Children and Adolescents. - Mindfulness and Forensic Mental Health. - Mindfulness and Work-related Wellbeing. - The Clinical Utility of Loving Kindness and Compassion Meditation. - Buddhist Non-self Approaches in Mental Health and Addiction​